Facial Pain

What is Facial Pain?

Facial pain can be a dull or stabbing pain in the face or specific regions of the face on one or both sides. This pain can be the result of injury, infection, recent surgical procedure, abscess tooth, nerve disorders, joint disorders in the jawbone, deviated septum, or it may be persistent idiopathic facial pain (PIFP) which has no specific cause. Facial pain can be troublesome for the person living with a constant ache and cause disruption in their daily activities.

Symptoms

Dull ache

Stabbing pain

Throbbing pain

Acute sharp pain on one side of the face

Pain Regions

Facial pain

Head and Neck pain

Forehead pain

Eye pain

Nose pain

Lip pain

Jaw pain

Conditions Related to Facial Pain

Acoustic Neuroma are rare benign tumors in the inner ear that can cause hearing loss, vertigo, and ringing in the ears.

Cluster Headaches are rare, cyclical, and very painful headaches that can cause sudden, intense pain at any time.